The Art and Culture of Crayons

Crayons are old school. Egyptians used them, Greeks used them. Leonardo too. They have lasted so long because of all the things they can do. Spend a day learning old techniques and new tricks. Rub with them, crush them, shave them, melt them, drip them, smear them. But most important – tell stories with them.

Enjoy a little crayon lit: classic Harold and the Purple Crayon (Crockett Johnson) and the new The Day the Crayons Quit (Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers). Build and fill a useful crayon box. Take home art work.